Select Roadway Closures

Select Roadways Closed in Preparation for the Bluebonnet Festival & Activities 

In support of the Bluebonnet Festival and associated activities, the City of Ennis will be undertaking a series of temporary road closures beginning Monday, April 13, 2026, to allow for the safe setup and operation of the Carnival, the Ennis Bluebonnet Run and various activities leading into the 74th annual Bluebonnet Festival, which officially begins on Friday, April 17, 2026.

These closures are necessary to ensure pedestrian safety, accommodate 5k- and 10k-runners and carnival equipment, and prepare our downtown area for the weekend’s Bluebonnet Festival events.

Road Closure Schedule & Impacted Areas:

Starting Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.

  • Roads surrounding the Carnival setup area will be closed, including:
    • W Baylor St: N McKinney St to NW Main St
    • N Dallas St: W Belknap St to W Baylor St

-- These roads will remain closed through the duration of the Carnival and Festival.

Starting Friday, April 17, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. Festival Weekend:

  • Additional closures will go into effect to support the Bluebonnet Market, festival traffic, vendors, and foot traffic safety, including:
  • Zone 1: N Dallas from W Knox to W Baylor 
  • Zone 2: N Dallas from W Knox to W Ennis 
  • Zone 3: W Knox from N McKinney to N Dallas 
  • Zone 4: W Knox from N Dallas to NW Main
  • Zone 7: N McKinney from Alley 2 to Alley 3
  • Zone 8: Parking lot at N McKinney and W Knox
  • Zone 9: W Baylor from NW Main St to N McKinney
  • Zone 10: Parking Lot at NW Main and W Baylor

-- These roadways will remain closed for the duration of the Bluebonnet Festival.

Starting Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 6:30 a.m.:

  • Additional closures will go into effect to support the Ennis Bluebonnet Run route:
  • Yorkstown Dr: Avenue Church Driveway to Jeter Dr.
  • Williamsburg Dr: Yorkstown Dr. to W. Baldridge St.
  • W. Baldridge St: West of Jeter Dr.

-- These roadways will only remain closed during the actual run event.

  • In support of the Farmers Market and additional Bluebonnet Festival activities, the following closures will also be implemented:
  • Zone 13: S Dallas from Ennis Ave to W Brown
  • Zone 14: W Brown from SW Main to S Dallas

-- These roadways will only be closed on Saturday.

In the days leading up to the event, you may notice an increased police presence and safety personnel throughout the select areas, as well as cones, signs, flags, and barriers marking the run course and setting up equipment for the weekend’s activities. Detour signage will guide motorists around the closure areas. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, expect potential delays, and use alternate routes when possible. 

The City of Ennis looks forward to welcoming the community and thousands of visitors to Downtown Ennis for this year’s Bluebonnet Festival. For further questions, please contact City Hall at (972) 875-1234 or email: press@ennistx.gov



View as PDF:

Street Closure Map.pdf (plus list of 2026 Events)




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